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Cutler & Stanfield legal report prepared for the Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) in April 1993 analyzing legal issues surrounding the proposed construction of a third runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac Airport). Covers powers and responsibilities of governmental entities including the FAA, Port of Seattle, Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), State of Washington/AIRTRAC, and cities of Normandy Park, Des Moines, Burien, and Tukwila. Analyzes Port District statutes, Municipal Airports Act, Interlocal Cooperation Act, Growth Management Act, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, RCW 53.54.020, NEPA, Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program, Four-Post Plan, and interjurisdictional conflicts. Addresses geographic and environmental conditions including parklands, wetlands, water quality, air quality, historic and archaeological resources, noise-sensitive locations (schools, churches, health care facilities), hazardous and toxic waste, and endangered species. Also examines the PSRC/PSCOG regional airport system planning process and the Puget Sound Aviation Technical Committee (PSATC) multi-airport system recommendation.